CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. (Thursday, August 11, 2005)The Redhawks football team went through a afternoon practice today as it continued preparations for its 2005 season opener set for Thursday, Sept. 1 against No. 5 Southern Illinois.

The team practiced in full pads in 99-degree heat on the newly repainted Field Turf of Houck Stadium. Here are just a few of the highlights observed...